Volunteer Opportunity

Adaptive Rafting Program Volunteer

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near El Dorado County, CA
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  • Details

    Schedule:Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:A few hours per month
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Cost:Fee Required: $750

    Description

    Adaptive Rafting Program Volunteer

    Description of Organization

    ETC is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that provides outdoor adventure and environmental education experiences for people of all abilities. ETC conducts Sea Kayak, Whitewater Rafting, and Cross-Country Skiing trips for youth and adults from under-resourced backgrounds and people with disabilities as well as extended Youth Leadership Programs for youths from underserved communities.

    Position Description

    Our volunteer guides are dedicated and caring professionals who are also highly skilled in providing leadership on one to three day whitewater rafting trips on the South Fork of the American River for people who would otherwise not get the chance to experience the beauty and challenge of the outdoors.

    Qualifications

      • No experience is necessary - only the motivation and willingness to challenge yourself and have fun
      • Enthusiasm for sharing the outdoors with people of all abilities and backgrounds
      • Experience with environmental education or leading outdoor trips preferred but not required
      • Experience working with youth or special needs programs preferred but not required
      • Current CPR and First Aid Certifications are required (WFA or WFR are preferred)

    Required Training

    • Guide School: April 19-26, 2025
    • Inclusion Training: May 17-18, 2025

    Description of Organization

    ETC is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that provides outdoor adventure and environmental education experiences for people of all abilities. ETC conducts Sea Kayak, Whitewater Rafting, and Cross-Country Skiing trips for youth and adults from under-resourced backgrounds and people with disabilities as well as extended Youth Leadership Programs for youths from underserved communities.

    Position Description

    Our volunteer guides are dedicated and caring professionals who are also highly skilled in providing leadership on one to three day whitewater rafting trips on the South Fork of the American River for people who would otherwise not get the chance to experience the beauty and challenge of the outdoors.

    Qualifications

      • No experience is necessary - only the motivation and willingness to challenge yourself and have fun
      • Enthusiasm for sharing the outdoors with people of all abilities and…

    Location

    On-site

    Environmental Traveling Companions River Camp

    6700 CA-49, Lotus, CA 95651, USA

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    Application can be found on https://etctrips.org/join-our-team/

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